Too Close For Comfort - Creating an Environment of Care in the Theatre

Too Close For Comfort - Creating an Environment of Care in the Theatre

THIS MASTER CLASS IS PART OF THE RE:BUILDING RESILIENCE EXHIBITION.

GENRE: THEATRE

Theatre artists make and see theatre to challenge and be challenged, to share and listen, to ask and be asked questions that might not be asked elsewhere. We sometimes tell stories that might be difficult for others to hear. We can hit a nerve, touch a deep wound, or flick a switch that triggers old memories, reactions or feelings. 

So how do we take care of our audiences when we offer sensitive material? How do we take care of the performers who reach deep into their souls and put them on stage, show after show? How do we ensure everyone else on our team is ok? And whose responsibility is it?

Playwright, actor, producer and instructor Lorene Stanwick shares some strategies and ideas to navigate these sometimes-murky waters using Broken Branches, her play that explores the issue of sibling abuse, as a guide.

LORENE
STANWICK
  • Sat, Oct 17, 12:00pm
Accessibility

ASL Interpreted, Open Captions, Active Listener

An Active Listener will be available Sat, Oct 17 from 12-2pm to support this program.
Your active listener for this program is Amanda.
You can connect with Amanda by phone (talk or text) at (647) 696-0893 or by email at amanda.virtualdesk@gmail.com.

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